Wearing Uniform of Proscribed Organisation

Section 250

Also known as: Displaying Terrorist Symbols

Legislation

Statute

Terrorism Act 2000

Section

Section 13

Life Sentence Eligible

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Terrorism-related offence

Eligible for Section 250 youth detention (offenders under 18) - release at 50%

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How this offence affects release dates under the Sentencing Act 2026

This offence does not trigger section 244ZA(7), so standard release rules apply:

Release point now: One-half (½). This offence is in the Schedule to the 2024 Order that introduced the 40% release point, so 40% never applied to it
From 1 October 2026: One-third (⅓) release point
Note: The applicable regime depends on sentence date, and people already in custody move across in stages by sentence length

Special release rules for offenders sentenced when under 18

When this offence is committed by someone under 18 years old, Section 250 of the Sentencing Act 2020 governs their release:

Release point: Halfway (50%) of the custodial term
Not affected by SA 2026: Youth sentences are NOT subject to the one-third release changes. Section 23(10) was not commenced for them (SI 2026/953, regulation 6)
Applies to: Detention in a Young Offender Institution or Secure Training Centre

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